Microsurgery and Periodontal Healing

Participation Deadline: 12/31/2027
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Description

A two-arm split mouth randomized controlled trial investigating the effect of using an experimental microsurgical approach with a digital microscope (Group 1) or standard of care surgical approach with dental loupes (Group 2) on post-operative wound healing of two standardized vertical releasing incisions. The split mouth design will ensure that each patient serves as their own control.

The hypothesis is that the wound closure technique in Group 1: Microsurgical approach with digital microscope will have improved periodontal flap vertical releasing incision wound healing as compared to the Group 2: Standard of Care surgical approach with dental loupes.